Mission Engineer - Ground Systems

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Position Posted: 11/21/2025

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) Strategic & Military Space Division is seeking a Mission Engineer, Software Systems Engineer, or Multi-Disciplinary Systems Engineer with expertise in developing, integrating, and testing ground system solutions for new space sensors. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills to interface and collaborate with multiple stakeholders across various organizations, including the customer Program Office and Engineering Divisions, FFRDC/UARCs, SETA contractors, and other industry partners.

The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation’s defense capabilities.

This position is in Colorado Springs, CO and work will be performed on Schriever Space Force Base.

• Provide technical support to enterprise ground systems and cybersecurity activities, including subject matter expertise and implementation support tied to program and/or enterprise architecture
• Support requirements development, design, integration, testing, and authorization activities associated with ground systems or interfaces
• Provide expertise and solutions in Dev Sec Ops  implementation, mission data processing, enterprise cloud computing, virtual machines, and network connectivity, including space command and control cross-domain solutions, network security, software development, integration, and test
• Support ground integration activities by providing technical and engineering expertise for requirements, design, integration, and testing, and coordinate with the broader community to ensure seamless program and system integration
• Deliver independent assessments, analyses, and technical recommendations to support system compatibility and integration with external space and ground interfaces
• Define subsystems and their interfaces; allocate responsibilities; understand solution deployment; and communicate interface requirements within the solution context
• Operate within an economic framework when evaluating the impact of design decisions

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active DoD Top Secret security clearance and SCI eligibility
• 10–15+ years of experience and a BS degree (or equivalent) in engineering or computer science
• Experience with enterprise ground system solutions and related software, including data management, ICD management, mission coordination, planning and scheduling, command and telemetry, satellite operations, flight dynamics modeling, and front-end processors
• DoD/ground system domain experience translating mission needs into capabilities
• End-to-end ground system design experience to meet required data volumes, data latency, and data management needs
• Experience in requirements development and derivation, including writing ICDs, data management requirements, and test plans
• MBSE knowledge and willingness to learn and use Cameo to document use cases, requirements, and ground system solutions
• Strong organizational skills, ability to learn quickly, and demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Ability to apply complex system knowledge to practical situations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, for interactions with a wide range of internal and external customers
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally as needed

• Experience using MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo) to document use cases, requirements, and solutions
• Experience with Agile methodologies for defining requirements and developing systems
• Experience working with the Missile Defense Agency
• Experience with U.S. Space Force or Intelligence Community space and ground systems
• Experience with Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2
  
  BMC)
• Knowledge of satellite communication protocols and standards
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices…